Update: Two Arrested in South Van Ness Ave. and 20th St. Fatal Shooting

San Francisco police said they arrested Sterling Samm, a 20-year-old San Pablo man, and a 14-year-old boy in connection with a fatal shooting that happened at 20th Street and South Van Ness Avenue early Tuesday.

Police responded to reports of a man lying on the street shortly past midnight. Officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. The victim, a 20-year-old man whose name hasn’t been released, was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

After interviewing witnesses, officers detained four people in the area of 21st and Folsom streets. Police officers canvassed the area and were able to find two hand guns and several discarded articles of clothing on Shotwell Street near 20th Street.

Both suspects were booked on charges of murder and firearms possession at the San Francisco County Jail and the Juvenile Justice Center.

Jon Morley, who lives nearby, told Mission Local that he was sleeping when he heard two or three shots. A minute or so later, he went to the window. TO READ MORE CLICK HERE